Currently responsible for reviewing construction document sets for ground up construction and large renovations of commercial projects. Overseeing a team of contracted facility managers across the state that are the boots on the ground for our leased portfolio of agency occupied spaces. Responsible for substantial completion walks to create final punch lists for the landlords to complete. I work with a variety of stakeholders at different levels.

Department of General Services - STREAM

• Developed Strategy, Budget & Events Calendar. • Scenic Painting and Props Fabrication using hand and power tools.• Managed purchasing of equipment and supplies.• Graphic Design of Website, Marketing Materials and Print Advertisements.• Budget and accounting of company expenditures and accounts payable.• Creative Services through planning, development, and implementation.• Networking to identify opportunities and sales leads.• Maintained inventory and repaired displays as needed.• Assisted and supervised temporary staff for installation and de-installation of displays and events.• Managed community outreach and contributing to charitable events.• Coordinated and scheduled project tasks within the company and with subcontractors.• Developed excellent working relationships with clients, staff, and subcontractors.• Awarded Best Parties 2018 & 2017 by Parent Magazine.EXPERTISE USED: Business Development, Staff Training, Creative Problem Solving, Market Research, Target Audience Research, Content Development, Professional Manner, Flexible Schedule, Sales, Accounting, Checklists, Budgeting.

• Lead Exhibitor Services Rep on 25-30 assigned shows per year handling preshow prep through show closing.• Assists other reps with additional 50-100 shows per year. Show sizes range from 50 – 1000 exhibitors.• Provides customer support via phone and email for all booked and upcoming exhibitions and conferences.• Perform audits for all preshow, show-site, and post show components.• Coordinates freight logistics pre/post event.• Communicates actively with clients, account executives and facility through all stages of the show.• Assisted with rentals, labor, installation, dismantle, equipment, maintenance and change orders. • Coordinated visual aspects including signage and displays.• Generates billing and invoicing for all orders involving exhibitor needs.• Used excellent customer service skills, established, and maintained effective working relationships with other employees, vendors, contractors, exhibitors, and the general public. • Conducts collections for show site rentals and services.• Served as a liaison and point of contact for exhibitors.• Attended weekly and/or daily staff meetings to stay up to date on areas of operations.EXPERTISE USED: Oral and Written Communication, Flexibility, Networking, Problem Solver, Mobile Parties, Team Oriented, Customer Guidance, Event Planning, Professionalism, Outgoing, Enthusiasm, Supervising Crew, Booked Hotel.

Contract work as a photographer shooting commercial, multi-family and mixed use buildings.98-100% image acceptance rate.Shooting a Nikon d7000 with 18-200mm lens.

• Project Management and scheduling with subcontractors and structural engineers.• Consulting with clients on interior design and residential renovations.• Set Design and execution for events and theater.• Color, finish material and hardware specifications.• Clearly communicated options and aspects of projects with clients.• Space planning and furniture specifications.• Visual presentations to clients.• Developed excellent working relationships generating repeat business.EXPERTISE USED: Sales, Accounting, Verbal and Written Communications, Visual Presentations, Construction and Engineering Drawings, Networking, Programming, Creative Problem Solving, ADA and Regulatory Requirements.

• Invited to teach overseas as part of a highly sought-after ambassador teaching program with China.• Created a classroom curriculum for students to practice and develop English language skills.• Started a popular English club to continue coaching students after class. Building and fostering cultural relationships and understanding.

• Invited to teach an Intro to Set Design Class as an elective in the Interior Design Program.• Designed and developed class curriculum including hands on design projects and field studies.

• Consulted with 5-10 clients daily.• Turn 20% of customers seen into in-home consultations.• Space planning, color, and furniture specifications to meet customer’s needs.• Attended regular staff meetings to stay up to date on products, promotions, and customer orders.• Exceeded sales quota monthly by 35-50%.• Ranked in the top 1-2% of sales monthly amongst 10 designers.• Offered creative solutions to design problems through visual presentations using design software.• Created repeat business based on relationships built with customers through integrity and work ethic.EXPERTISE USED: Team Leadership, Self-Starter, Project Management, Policies, Lead Generation, Sales, Oral and Written Communications, Good Judgment, Visual Presentations, Networking, Formal Training, Creative Problem Solving.

• Designed, planned, and implemented the Zoo’s special events attended by 3,000-15,000 guests.• Planned and managed corporate rentals attended by 10-3,000 guests.• Collaborated with Board of Directors/internal & external stakeholders to maintain departmental budget and SOPs.• Communication between with General Manager, Membership Director, and Food and Beverage Director regarding zoo’s event activities, bookings, programs, and logistics.• Partnered with the marketing department to ensure clear communication of public programs and events.• Coordinated with catering, staff and volunteers regarding safety and zoo protocols. • Wrote monthly e-news articles and contributed to the Zoo’s quarterly newsletter.• Supervised and trained regular assistants and large volunteer staff.• Managed department budget including expenditure and accounts payable.• Obtained quotes and bids for materials and services for projects and events.• Increased departmental revenues by 210% with an impact in 8 months using a new marketing strategy. • Worked collaboratively with a team identifying key issues impacting the overall quality of events and developed new and engaging ideas to increase attendance and gate revenues. • Created a new program with wedding event packages to generate new sales.• Implemented quality control means to ensure positive guest experiencesEXPERTISE USED: Project Development, Project Management, Scheduling, Communication skills, Organizational Skills, Supervising, Policies, Risk Assessment, Budgeting, Compliance, Accounting, Teamwork, Content Development.

• Clients included: Disneyland, Sony Studios, NBC, Turner Original Prod., The Food Network, CBS, Warner Brother Studios • Planned, organized, and implemented a variety of aspects for producing commercial shoots and projectmanagement including design; hiring crews, vendors, and locations; making travel arrangements & booked hotel, planning meetings, and maintaining schedules for various directors, producers, coordinators, and crew. • Project management including pre-production, procurement, production, installation, and closeout.• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects were on budget & meeting deadlines. • Managed and operated within budgets of $500,000+. • Responsible for communication, scheduling, and management for 20 departments.• Planned and executed meetings for executives.• Obtained relevant material quotes and bids, permitting, negotiated rates and contracts with vendors.• Built and maintained vendor relationships.• Themed design and project development. • Handled shipping of materials and equipment to locations.• Exhibition space layout design and installations.• Worked with celebrities in a positive professional manner to maintain confidentiality of schedules and contracts.• Recorded and reported on inventory of event department property.